A First Aid Instructor provides instruction in first aid and life saving skills and procedures. Leads classes and hands-on practice with first aid, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and more advanced life saving techniques. Provides instruction to individuals, educators, medical and emergency medical professionals.
Hourly First-Aid Responder
King George County Schools
King George High School - King George, Virginia This job is also posted in King George County Schools (VA)
Job Details
Job ID:
5848970
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Position Open Until Filled
General Description:
The first-aid responder provides basic-to-advanced first aid services at school sporting events, team practices, and other events as deemed necessary by school administration.
Essential Responsibilities:
Assesses the health of student athletes when injuries occur Performs Initial concussion screening with referral recommendation for any positive symptoms
Performs lifesaving measures for choking, seizures, cardiac arrest, etc.
Assesses whether an injury warrants calling 911
Assists sick or injured students, staff or event attendees; performs routine and emergency first aid
Communicates with parents as needed for injury
Maintains injury/accident records
Refers injury concerns to school and central office administration, as appropriate, as well as to additional resources such as school nurse, team physician, Child Protective Services, health department officials or other applicable agencies
Completes necessary forms and procedures related to any reported Bloodborne Pathogen exposure and Workers Compensation incidents
Secures all medications including controlled substances, as required
Coordinates schedule with the Athletic Director and coaches Completes all reporting required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
Responsible for prevention, emergency care, first aid, evaluation to athletes under his/her care using appropriate and established practices
Serves as liaison between the team physician, the athlete, the athlete's parents, and coaching staff
Maintains records including injury reports, home care instructions, referrals, treatment records, rehabilitation progress notes, and insurance information; and communicates this information to others as need
Maintains emergency response equipment and performs inspections as needed
Performs related duties as required or assigned
Required Qualifications:
Must hold a valid license through the VA Department of Health as an EMT and/or Registered Nurse
